Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

How to trust yourself even when it’s hard. Erika Belanger and Mado talk about navigating perfectionism, the balance between preparation & risk taking, and holding yourself accountable for your vision. Episode Highlights: How skills from previous careers can transfer to teaching yoga Why sharing your personal experience in your teaching will help your students How to diversify your income streams Skills for organization and time management The importance of finding your bigger why Where yoga teachers get in their own way Untangling patterns of perfectionism and procrastination Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Erika’s website Erika on Instagram @erika.belanger On and Off your Mat Podcast Mado’s episode on Erika’s podcast - Accessible Approach to Self-Care, with Mado Hesselink

Listen to your inner teacher. Tracee Stanley is a Hollywood producer turned teacher, writer, and guide who focuses primarily on the inner experience of yoga. In this episode, we receive wisdom from her 20+ years of study in the traditions of the Himalayan Masters and Sri Vidya Tantra and her perspective on weaving your practice into all aspects of your daily life. Episode Highlights: Boundaries to protect your creative process The importance of community and sangha Methods for sharing your message outside of social media The true teachings of Tantra Harnessing teachings from nature and the divine feminine The physiological difference between sleeping and a restful practice Misconceptions about productivity Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Radiant Rest - Tracee’s book Tracee’s Website

Examine the why and how behind movement. Lara Heimann, host of the redefining yoga podcast and founder of the LYT Method, shares intelligent approaches to alignment on and off the mat. Episode Highlights: Dynamic ways to evolve your yoga practice and move it into your life Developmental sequencing to create new pathways for movement The biggest blind spot for yoga teachers Your brain’s role in movement How to develop your creativity muscle Bridging the gap between yoga, physical therapy and functional movement Definitions of physiology, kinesiology and neurology How to experience anatomy in action Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Lara’s Website - LYT Yoga Lara on Instagram @lara.heimann Win a year of LYT Daily, Lara’s membership

Learn positive and proactive ways to honor yoga as a cultural practice with Susanna Barkataki, author of Embrace Yoga’s Roots. Episode Highlights: How to become a leader in personal and social transformation Understanding the causes and conditions of oppression and practices to counter them Self inquiry, commitment to values and the lifestyle of engaged yoga Tools for yogic critical thinking Subtle practices of listening, awareness and inner consciousness The significance of studentship for better teaching Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club ‘What is Cultural Appropriation’ Episode Susanna’s Website Susanna’s Instagram - @susannabarkataki Embrace Yoga’s Roots - Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice Win a Copy of Susanna’s Book

Learn how to attract and retain loyal students. Mado helps yoga teacher, Aleks Middleton, create a plan for the future of her business by detailing integral structures that support student evolution and progress. Episode Highlights: Offerings that will get your students excited about committing to their practice How to set expectations for your students The benefits of pre registered series over drop in classes How to build vacation time into your schedule Market research mindset and meeting customer needs Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club

Find freedom by sharing your unapologetic self. Reggie Hubbard, political activist and founder of Active Peace Yoga, describes how staying true to your values in your teaching will boost your self worth and confidence. Episode Highlights: His journey from reactivity to responsiveness How to prioritize self care during times of stress and chaos Approaching yoga as a discipline vs an activity When to improv and when to adhere to a plan How to make peace with the fact that you’re not the right teacher for everyone The power of sharing your lived experience in your teaching How humor makes your classes more accessible Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Reggie’s Website - Active Peace Yoga Reggie on Instagram @oreggieglobal

Find a business model that doesn’t lead to burnout. Candela asks Mado how to turn strangers into paying clients and build community with consistency in this on air coaching call. Episode Highlights: Social media as a tool to build your clientele Using testimonials to grow your offerings Financial barriers vs lack of understanding The benefits of offering a group program vs one on one Visibility strategies and finding the right platform for you How hashtags work for visibility Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Work with Mado

Basic knowledge of the law can support your yoga business. Ashley Dunasta, lawyer & yoga teacher, breaks down important legal principles as the foundation for a safe and vibrant yoga and business practice. Episode Highlights: Written agreements - what they mean, when you need them and why they’re so important Skillful negotiation as a tool to honor relationships Yoga business as an art and a science Safe entry into agreements and risk protection for yoga teachers Music licensing demystified Property rights for legal music use Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Creatives Learn Law website Creatives Learn Law Instagram @creativeslearnlaw Free Business Law Basics Workshop Yoga, Self-Worth and the Law with Cory Sterling Legal Considerations for teaching online

Time management as self care. Consider a yogic approach to productivity in this episode with Renee Clair and learn how to organize your life to spend more time doing what you love. Episode Highlights: Strategies to free up time and mental energy The importance of non-accomplishing How to evaluate where your time is going Why you need to take 2 consecutive days off Realistic and kind boundary setting Prioritization to minimize distraction and increase focus The difference between a task and a project Reframing our ideas about time Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Renee’s website Get Renee’s Time Blocking Guide Renee’s Instagram - @theproductivewp

Yin yoga is incredibly popular, yet commonly misunderstood. In this episode, I ask Yin yoga teacher trainer Nyk Danu to help me clear up common misconceptions about yin yoga and find out where to start if you’re interested in teaching yin classes. Episode Highlights: Yin as an antidote for our stressful modern culture Roots, history & philosophy of yin How you can benefit from yin yoga The major differences between yin and other styles of yoga Why it’s important to get specialized yin training The purpose of props in yin Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Nyk Danu’s Website

Asana is a tool to guide you toward a more fulfilling yoga practice. Dr. Libby Hinsley is back on the podcast to talk about the truth of creating an accessible yoga experience. You’ll learn how to meet your students’ expectations AND educate them about what really matters when it comes to yoga from a place of confidence and compassion. Episode Highlights: How to change your yoga sequence on the fly and still provide an excellent class Understanding anatomy and movement to uplevel your confidence teaching people with different physical abilities The key to accommodating multiple levels in your class Building blocks of human movement How to simplify and slow down so you (and your students) can savor practice The difference between “complicated” and “advanced” Siddhis and the true purpose of yoga Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Get on the Anatomy Bites Waitlist Episodes with Libby Yoga & Self Massage Q&A with Libby Anatomy Myths Hyper Mobility & Yoga

Find out what happens when you teach from your own inner wisdom and experience. Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D and yoga therapist, shares wisdom from her 50 years of teaching. Episode Highlights: The beauty of remembering that you’re enough How to see our students with soft eyes Yoga poses as questions instead of answers How to help your students open to possibility Your #1 job as a yoga teacher Take home practices for tuning in before teaching How to find refuge whenever and wherever you want it Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Win a copy of Judith’s new book, Teaching Yoga with Intention: The Essential Guide to Skillful Hands-On Assists and Verbal Communication Judith’s website and courses

Weigh the pros and cons of the most common types of offerings from both the perspective of teacher and student. In this episode, Mado goes over a basic framework for progressing the structure of your offerings and different formats for teaching and learning both online and in person. Episode Highlights: The one offering I recommend that new yoga teachers try out (even if they don’t feel ready) When to shift from 1:1 to small group sessions How to know you are ready to lead teacher trainings The pros and cons of drop in classes - and their most effective use inside your business Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Integral Yoga Podcast The 3 stages of teaching mastery episode

Teaching yoga as a second career? Learn why that matters and how you can leverage what you have done in the past to build your teaching business more quickly. In this on-air coaching call, Mado guides Gillian to learn from mistakes, open up to possibility, and use her business as an incubator for her own growth. Episode Highlights: The challenge and reward of pivoting and beginning again How to cope with imposter syndrome and perfectionism Market research as a key to growing a business that’s in line with your values Creating simple structures to build community and accountability The benefit of taking imperfect action when starting from the ground up The reward of committing in advance, for your and your students Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group

What separates a high quality teacher training from the many that are just ok? Mado and studio owner Arundhati Baitmangalkar talk about how to facilitate top tier 200 hour training and how to raise the bar for YTT standards throughout the world. Episode Highlights: Innovative structures to support your students What to look for in a teacher training Insight on what your YTT did well and where it may have been lacking The difference between teaching yoga and embodying it Selling your training with clarity, honesty and professionalism Holding space for student anxiety in teacher training Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast Arundhati on Instagram @arundhati.baitmangalkar Arundhati’s studio

Themes can help you as a teacher and benefit your students at the same time. In this episode, you’ll learn about four ways to incorporate themes into your classes and gain insight on which will best fit your situation. Episode Highlights: Inspiration for creating themes regularly How to make your personal stories feel relevant to your students The biggest benefit of adding a theme to your class The most common rhythms for creating new themes and why you might choose each one Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Downloadable list of 100 yoga class themes

Learn to run a yoga challenge step by step. Mado and her guest Amanda McKinney talk through the nuts and bolts of why you might want to create a challenge and how to do it in 5 simple steps. Episode Highlights: What to consider before you decide to run a challenge The benefits of running a yoga challenge Free vs paid offerings and why paid offerings often attract more clients Tips for growing your email list How to approach a launch with less anxiety and more focus Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Amanda’s Instagram @amandamckinneyyoga Amanda’s Yoga Challenge in a Box Marketing Yoga with Confidence Podcast

Show Notes Examine your relationship with tech and how it aligns with your vision for the future. Mado speaks with Avi Gordon, director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association, about how our yoga practice can directly influence our relationship with tech. Episode Highlights: How to foster a healthy relationship with technology The most helpful attitude to take when dealing with tech challenges Habitual behavior vs higher thinking function The benefit of beginner’s mind Intention and conscious decision making Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Integral Yoga Podcast

Learn how to connect with people who have less access to yoga. Mado and Brandon Dawson-Jarvis talk about how to best communicate about yoga to underserved communities and people who don’t think of themselves as yoga practitioners, as well as how to challenge common misconceptions about yoga. Episode Highlights: Simple ideas to get started sharing yoga with underserved communities The benefits of yoga for people who don’t see themselves represented in media depictions of yoga. Inspiring stories about the powers of a simple yoga practice The importance of representation in yoga Yoga for preventative mental health Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Grove Campus - a company that organizes and executes community events and donation based yoga sessions. Win one of Brandon’s Cork Yoga Mats

There are four basic types of yoga workshops that have a proven track record for consistently attracting students anywhere in the world. In this episode, Mado explains each type in detail including why you might choose one over the other and the upsides and downsides each. Episode Highlights: The different kinds of yoga workshops and which ones tend to get a lot of registrations. How to decide which type of workshop is right for you. The best ways to promote the different types of workshops. Tips for collaborating with another person on a workshop. This episode originally aired on January 2, 2020. Enjoy the replay! Links & Resources Freebie for listeners: Get a free download of 100 yoga workshop ideas when you sign up for Mado’s email list. Sign up for Workshops that WOW Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Learn the essential differences between yoga classes and yoga workshops and how understanding them can help improve your teaching and help your students see the value of both types of offerings. This episode originally aired December 9th, 2019. Enjoy the replay! Episode highlights: How knowing the differences between weekly classes and workshops can help you market your classes more successfully. Side by side comparisons on the frequency, structure, and duration of classes, vs workshops Information-based vs experience-based workshops and why you’d want to offer one or the other. The unique opportunities workshops offer yoga teachers. How to name & price your workshops. Links & Resources Freebie for listeners: Get a free download of 100 yoga workshop ideas when you sign up for Mado’s email list. Sign up for Workshops that WOW Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

If you struggle with pricing or are unsure about how to set prices for your teaching, this episode is a mini-training to help you set a minimum hourly rate. This episode originally aired in Dec 6, 2018. Enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights Why you should set a minimum hourly rate Whether or not to discount your rates for charity The 3 basic considerations to setting your hourly rate How to compare yoga teacher rates to massage therapist rates Some strategies for using your minimum hourly rate to price workshops Links & Resources Take the interactive pricing for yoga teachers quiz Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Email list Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Mado shares reasons new students might not be coming back to your classes and solutions to help you attract the people who truly want what you are offering. This information in this episode will help yoga teachers build their class attendance faster and find their authentic voice as a yoga teacher. This episode originally aired on October 31st, 2019 - enjoy the replay! Episode highlights: Reasons people don’t come back that have nothing to do with you as a teacher The most common ways that yoga teachers make their students feel uncomfortable without realizing it and the quick fixes for this problem How to make sure that the advertising for your class is as accurate as possible The importance of naming your classes and considerations for choosing a class name How to talk to your regular students to get feedback on what they enjoy and get out of your classes Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Ever wonder what’s actually happening in the transition from downward facing dog to lunge? Why is it so challenging for some? Is it an essential transition to master? Listen to learn how you can help your students navigate this common movement while still offering them an empowering yoga class experience. This episode originally aired on February 27th 2020, enjoy the replay! Highlights from this episode: Understanding the mechanics of this particular movement and what is required of your body. Specific cues for that will help your students be successful. Why repetition of important cues is helpful to students. Building the poses and your cues progressively. Alternatives, modifications, and how to determine when they are appropriate. Strengthening movements that prepare your students for what it takes to step forward from down dog. Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list

Warm ups are an essential part of your yoga sequence - so how do you know if you are choosing the right poses? By listener request, I share my thoughts on the topic in this episode including: The two main purposes for warming up The kind of movement that is best for fulfilling these intentions How to choose warm up poses based on the more challenging poses you plan to teach later in the sequence. Why I think that most basic yoga poses are actually pretty complex - and how to prepare our students to get the most out of them. A simple guideline you can use for any class How to modify warm ups based on the population you teach This episode originally aired April 11, 2019 - enjoy the replay! Email subscribers also have access to three short videos of warm up sequences that I use personally. Subscribe now to get access to this and other bonus content. Links & Resources Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Grace reached out for advice and support on gaining confidence as a yoga teacher. She's been teaching for a year and is afraid that her teacher training was sub-par, but doesn't have the funds to take another at the moment. She feels she should have enough experience by now to feel confident, so she wonders what the heck is going on? This episode originally aired on March 14th, 2019 - enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights The main source for confidence as a yoga teacher The biggest reason teachers lack confidence One powerful teaching from the yoga sutras How to interrupt the habitual thoughts that feed lack of confidence. Why more knowledge does not equal more confidence. Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Self care is essential for yoga teachers - but easier said than done. In the fast pace of modern culture, our role has partly become a cheerleader for self care. Yet, many of us live with life circumstances that cause us to neglect our own self-care. In this week’s episode of the podcast I demystify the idea of self care and offer a simple way of thinking about it that will help you understand how to implement it in your own life. This episode originally aired May 30th, 2019 - enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights A simple way of describing self-care from a yoga perspective. A review of the structure and function of the human nervous system and how it relates to self care. Why understanding the nervous system is helpful for yoga teachers. How the modern self-care movement oversimplifies self care and portrays it in a misleading and potentially harmful way. Additional ways to think about and practice self care that are more effective and accessible. How to talk about self care with your yoga students. Links and Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Use the latest research in neuroscience to turn your personal practice from a resource intensive decision to a nourishing habit. This episode originally aired on October 11th, 2018. Enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights Why habit formation is a missing piece in most teacher trainings Destigmatizing the struggle to stay consistent and debunking the myth of the disciplined practitioner The three main components of a habit and how to manipulate them to create an effortlessly consistent personal practice 5 types of triggers how to strengthen their effect Ritual, accountability and small wins Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg (Affiliate link)

Show Notes Communication is a key skill for yoga teachers, studio owners, and anyone working in a leadership position inside a yoga business. In this on-air coaching call, Mado chats with yoga teacher and studio manager Emma Rabbit about personal and professional boundaries, client communication, and the myriad considerations for re-opening to in person yoga classes. Episode Highlights: Balancing personal and client priorities The benefits of values based decision making Navigating differing opinions on in-person classes How to safely invite people back into the studio Professionalism in leadership roles Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Learn to put your values into action. Mado and Rach Junard discuss strategies to set boundaries, honor your values and cultivate self awareness in order to live an aligned life. Episode Highlights: Quiet and stillness as a necessity for the modern world Transformative and restorative justice Accountability as kindness How to respectfully give and receive feedback The importance of honoring the roots of yoga Approaching your teaching with a beginners mind Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Rach’s instagram @rachdoes.yoga Rach’s website

Show Notes Decision making, perfectionism and niche. If you need guidance with defining who your teaching will benefit most and encouragement to get started, you’ll love this on-air coaching call. Episode Highlights: Questions to ask yourself when choosing your niche Niche myths and realities How to set good boundaries for your business Conserving energy in decision making The value of ‘done’ over ‘perfect’ Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 1 on 1 business coaching

Learn how to incorporate self-massage into your own yoga practice and your yoga classes to build awareness, familiarize yourself with sensation and guide your nervous system toward relaxation. Episode Highlights: What you need to know before bringing self massage into your classes Sequencing and how to teach a class or workshop with therapy balls Risks, cautions and contraindications associated with self massage The difference between intensity and pain Self-massage as a tool to learn anatomy Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Get on the Anatomy Bites Waitlist

How can we make our classes financially accessible AND sustainable? In this conversation Mado & Nyk discuss different pricing models and how they can offer access to our classes, workshops, and events without devaluing our expertise and experience. Episode Highlights: Inspiration and ideas for structuring your class pricing The difference between donation based classes and sliding scale Practical considerations for sliding scale pricing Myths about sliding scale pricing and what might surprise you Finding your pricing sweet spot through experimentation Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource The blog Nyk refers to in the episode about why sliding scale might be right for you: http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale Become part of the Impact Club (sliding scale pricing)

Looking for deeper, more meaningful conversations on social media? Tune into this episode with Jeanette Sealy to learn all about Clubhouse, what makes it different from other social platforms and how it can help your yoga business. You’ll also get a sneak peak into an impromptu collaboration between Mado and Jeanette. Episode Highlights: The benefits of using Clubhouse A walk through tour of the Clubhouse app Tips for hosting a Clubhouse room Ideas for connection, community building and collaboration The key to choosing compelling topics Strategies for targeting content to your desired audience Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Episode on phases of teaching Mado & Jeanette’s Clubhouse discussion on online connections and collaborations on Thursday, April 29th 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT. Follow @mado on Clubhouse to be notified when the room opens.

Struggling to build a following on social media? Here are 5 clear steps to create interest and attract clients on social media, build trusting relationships with your potential clients and get started spreading the world about your offerings. Episode Highlights: The best approach to finding your first students and clients Why niche is an essential step for finding new clients online How to decide which social media platform is right for you How understanding the algorithm can help you get better results The balance between sharing free helpful content and your paid offerings Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Social Media Pratyahara Episode

Instagram isn’t the right platform for everyone. Cora Geroux is an Instagram expert who has been rethinking her relationship with the platform and not because she hasn’t seen success there. Enjoy this discussion on strategies and best uses for Instagram and how to decide if Instagram is the right place for you. Episode Highlights: How to decide if Instagram is the right platform for you What matters more than gaining followers The two most beneficial features of Instagram The most effective way to show up on Instagram Risks of relying on Instagram for your business How to incorporate Instagram into your business in a balanced way Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Cora’s Newsletter Follow Cora on Instagram @corageroux

Tap into the benefits of social media without the digital overwhelm. Is there purpose behind your social media use or are you mindlessly scrolling? In this episode, Mado shares tips and advice for developing a healthy relationship with social media as a yoga teacher. Episode Highlights: The problems and challenges of social media Why using social media is a choice, not a requirement Social media in the context of the yogic practice of pratyahara Why separating business and personal social media use is key The gift of concentration and deep work Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Incorporate somatics into your yoga classes to offer your students access to deeper relaxation and a better mind/body connection. In this episode Trina Altman shares the story of how she fell in love with somatic movement and offers advice for yoga teachers who want to incorporate somatic principles into their classes. Episode Highlights: How somatics can make yoga more accessible for people with persistent pain or hyper/hypomobility The 3 types of somatic movements The importance of relaxation for better learning Aesthetic cueing vs inquiry based cueing What we can learn from the nervous system and how we can influence it Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Trina’s website - where you can buy Yoga Deconstructed Yoga Deconstructed Giveaway Details Mindful Movement - By Dr. Martha Eddy Creative Sequencing with Somatics

Do you feel conflicted about charging money for your teaching? Melanie does and she reached out to me for an outside perspective. Her inner conflict about charging for yoga is keeping her stuck in a job that she dislikes, but she’s not sure how to shift it. In this conversation, we look at her beliefs from the outside and reframe the idea that charging for your time is a zero-sum situation. Episode Highlights: What people are actually paying for when they sign up for your offerings The Purushartas (4 aims of life) and money What to consider when we choose our prices How charging more can sometimes benefit your students Equity based pricing structures Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Find out more about my one on one coaching

What’s the cost of avoiding your feelings? Taylor Wray opens up about facing fears as a form of self care, her journey through paralyzing perfectionism, and the hope we can provide by showing up imperfectly, in this honest conversation. Episode Highlights: The dangers of putting yoga teachers on a pedestal Liberation through feeling fear and doing it anyway Practices to recognize and change your unhelpful thought patterns The power of taking action Tools for recovering perfectionists Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource The Yoga Teacher Circle Podcast Mado’s episode on Taylor’s podcast - Imposter Syndrome and Prioritizing Your Personal Practice Follow Taylor on Instagram @taylor_wrayyoga Taylor's Website

Accessible yoga, teacher training standards, and red flags of high demand yoga styles are just a few of the topics we touch on in this wide ranging conversation with Yoga Where you Are authors Dianne Bondy and Kat Rebar (Heagberg). Episode Highlights: How we can teach accessible classes that are still challenging Evolving definitions of spirituality How we can do better in the realm of training yoga teachers as a community What it was like to be part of a yoga cult How we can honor the roots of yoga in our classes Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Enter the “Yoga Where You Are” book giveaway Purchase “Yoga Where You Are” from your local bookseller or use this website to support local bookstores Dianne’s Website @diannebondyyogaoffical - Follow Dianne on Instagram Kat’s Website @katheagberglar - Follow Kat on Instagram Yoga International

What is the intersection between ethics and business? Learn how to run your business in a way that supports your ethics AND how your yoga practice can make you a better business owner in this mini-training with Mado. Episode Highlights: The overlap between yoga principles and business The two reasons we’re most likely to compromise our values How yoga principles can make you a better business owner Sharing your values as a way to find the right customers The hidden dangers of people pleasing Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join our community

Ethics, accountability, and yoga teacher training standards are a few of the topics Mado discusses with Dr. Christa Kuberry, Vice President of Standards for The Yoga Alliance. Whatever your stance on this sometimes controversial organization, you’ll likely appreciate hearing this inside perspective and high level discussion on the future of the yoga industry. Episode Highlights: The history and controversy of the Yoga Alliance How Yoga Alliance has changed in the last few years Live vs digital learning in teacher training and the benefit of each Keeping community and connection in the online teaching space How science and research will make yoga more accessible Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to get the worksheet of behavior change concepts + access to training replays, the teaching yoga online checklist, and more. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Tell me your experience with Yoga Alliance Yoga Alliance

Curious about what the future holds for yoga teachers? In this episode, Alex Klein and Alex Jaton, the founders of tech companies YogaTrail and Ubindi, join Mado to talk about the future of the yoga industry in 2021 and beyond. Episode Highlights: Why the yoga business is so challenging in the first place. The silver lining of COVID’s impact on yoga business Insight on how to skillfully pivot into the new normal What role yoga studios will play in the new yoga world Why having a strong business model is essential for your success Advice for yoga teachers who are feeling nervous about teaching independently Links & Resources Sign up for the Yoga Teacher Resource email list to get access to Alex’s list of recommended reading. Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to get the worksheet of behavior change concepts + access to training replays, the teaching yoga online checklist, and more. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Yoga Trail - The World’s Largest Yoga Network Use coupon code MADO for 50% off Ubindi yearly plan - Admin support for yoga teachers

Mado takes yoga teacher Chanel Sledge through a mini strategy session to work on her vision and help her create a system for sharing her message through online content. Episode Highlights: Who to create content for if you’re not sure of your niche Why giving yourself permission to be yourself will attract your your ideal clients Time management strategies for yoga teachers The benefits of boundary setting in your business Why it’s important to create a sustainable business model Links & Resources Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Get on the Anatomy Bites wait list Get my help with your teaching or your yoga business Get on the waitlist for Flight School Follow @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram!

Mado helps Julie find structure for her vision and clarity about what to do with the 100 yoga class sequences that she created over the pandemic. Episode Highlights: How to build trust and inspire people to work with you Why simplicity is best and when to add in additional layers to your business The most common type of marketing and why it works well for yoga teachers Visibility strategies for getting in front of new audiences How to connect with other yoga teachers for collaboration Different stages of audience building How to broaden and expand your offerings in different formats Links & Resources Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Get on the Anatomy Bites wait list Get on the waitlist for Flight School Join Julie's email list and download a FREE pdf with 10 beautifully crafted yoga sequences to inspire both your teaching and your personal practice. Follow @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram!

Mado and Libby Hinsley, physical therapist and yoga therapist, address questions for yoga teachers who are curious about anatomy and biomechanics and how they apply to specific poses. Episode Highlights: The best approach for learning anatomy How to craft a class that is helpful for the variety of bodies that might show up The benefits and purposes of dynamic vs static poses Different perspectives on symmetry in sequencing. Should we always keep the shoulder blades squeezing in and down? Some thoughts on where common yoga cues originated and why upgrading our cues might be an act of liberation. Links & Resources Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes Get the printable checklist that goes with this episode plus Mado’s top 5 tips to building a successful yoga business How to Improve Your Yoga Class Cues- free download Join Anatomy Bites Follow @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram!

Behavior change researcher and meditation teacher Alex Haley shares insights about neuropsychology and behavioral psychology. Learn to tap into the power of behavior change to inspire your yoga students, get more benefit from your practice and build a more sustainable business. Episode Highlights: Myths and misconceptions about behavior change Practical steps to stay motivated and cement new positive habits The magic of sharing a resonant moment How to make meditation and yoga practice less daunting The ripple effect of inspiring someone to connect with a positive emotion in a yoga class How to help your students avoid decision burnout and attend class more regularly Links & Resources Sign up for the Yoga Teacher Resource email list to get access to Alex’s list of recommended reading. Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to get the worksheet of behavior change concepts + access to training replays, the teaching yoga online checklist, and more. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource How Technology is Changing Yoga with Alex Haley Episode 63 Offering Tree - All in one digital platform for wellness professionals

Yoga helps us reconnect with the deepest, unchanging aspects of ourselves. In this episode, Mado invites you to prioritize your values to remember, and love, who you really are. Episode Highlights: Maslow’s hierarchy and how yoga fits into each stage Mado’s personal story of finding meaning and purpose through yoga The meaning of the word dharma from the hindu tradition Yoga and the fulfillment of The Purushartas (4 Goals of Life) Why running your own business can make your teaching more powerful The importance of keeping your values front and center Links & Resources Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Learn systems and processes to help you focus your energy and achieve goals in alignment with your values. Episode Highlights: The importance of checking in with your values on a regular basis How to direct your passion with focus and follow through How to move on from mistakes and use challenging events as catalyst for change Scheduling habits that will free up energy and mental space Ideas for specific, measurable, timely goals that will light a fire under you Why celebrating and savoring your successes set the stage for more Get the printable checklist that goes with this episode plus Mado’s top 5 tips to building a successful yoga business Links & Resources Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes Get the printable checklist that goes with this episode plus Mado’s top 5 tips to building a successful yoga business Book Recommendations The Artist’s Way The 12 Week Year Tag @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram to celebrate your accomplishments!